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Housing association saying 'no' to therapy dog
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This is one of the stipulations he wants to put in place himself... that the dog is quiet and does not impact on neighbours. Whilst suffering mental health issues, he is a very responsible and considerate guy.
To be honest, as a support worker, I would never encourage anyone to have a dog if I thought they couldn't cope with it. In supporting his request I'm putting my own reputation on the line to a degree.
I understand your post though and the concerns the housing association have.
How does he intend to ensure this?0 -
The other issue is, your client has autism as well as mental health issues. There is no guarantee that a well meaning therapy dog could turn into a neglect RSPCA case."It is prudent when shopping for something important, not to limit yourself to Pound land/Estate Agents"
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Person_one wrote: »If cats and rabbits are allowed and already living in the building, would your client consider a cat or a rabbit? There are health benefits from both of these animals too, and they are less intensive in terms of care.
I think the letter is far too long winded and emotive I'm afraid. If you do want to ask them to reconsider, write something dispassionate and brief and outline your reasons in well-focused bullet points.
I assume from the comments about cats in the proposed letter to the HA, they don't very much care for them... or is that just the support worker?
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Person_one wrote: »If cats and rabbits are allowed and already living in the building, would your client consider a cat or a rabbit? There are health benefits from both of these animals too, and they are less intensive in terms of care.
I think the letter is far too long winded and emotive I'm afraid. If you do want to ask them to reconsider, write something dispassionate and brief and outline your reasons in well-focused bullet points.
That's the thing, cats and rabbits aren't allowed. They are saying there is a no pet policy. But the tenancy agreement states you can ask permission but it has to be granted in writing.
The owners of the cats and rabbits have never asked for permission. The housing association just turn a blind eye.
Despite this, he's very badly allergic to cats and rabbits so they wouldn't be suitable.
Regards the letter, as I've mentioned we did take some content out and I emailed it to the Chief executive of the housing association and their executive office and his MP. Had a call back pretty rapidly as the chief executive actually read it herself. They've asked us to be patient and they'll get back to us.
I did already post this.0 -
That's the thing, cats and rabbits aren't allowed. They are saying there is a no pet policy. But the tenancy agreement states you can ask permission but it has to be granted in writing.
The owners of the cats and rabbits have never asked for permission.
Despite this, he's very badly allergic to cats and rabbits so they wouldn't be suitable.
How do you know the other owners do not have permission?0 -
How do you know the other owners do not have permission?
Because the housing association have admitted this... as well as the owners themselves telling my client they've never applied for permission.
Someone in the block complained about the cats six months ago and the housing association sent a letter saying the cats must be rehomed. Six months on and the cats are still there. My client still has that letter.0 -
No dog allergy.
People are not allergic to dogs or cats, they're allergic to dander - which *all* cats and dogs have to varying extents.
Have you discussed the possibility of moving? I understand the difficulties he will have with change, but he seems happy to take on a massive change in wanting a dog.0 -
The owners of the cats and rabbits have never asked for permission. The housing association just turn a blind eye.
Then he would need to be very very careful to be sure he isn't also allergic to shedding breeds of dog! Its often less severe than a cat allergy so less obvious if you don't live with a dog but still a big risk both for him and whichever dog he buys/adopts.
The thing with the cats and the rabbits, if they are already living in the building you can state to the HA 'As there are cats and rabbits living in the building, presumably with permission and causing no concern to the HA, my client would like to request that he be allowed to keep a cat/rabbit as his neighbours currently are'.
If he's allergic, obviously a non starter though.0
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